PrivadoVPN vs Mullvad

PrivadoVPN is easier to try without paying. Mullvad makes the stronger case when an independently checked privacy claim, open clients, and a real Linux GUI matter more than free entry.

There is a continuing free plan

PrivadoVPN has a continuing free plan. Mullvad does not currently offer a continuing free plan. If you are still deciding whether you need a VPN at all, being able to start without another subscription can matter more than a feature you may never use.

The registered jurisdiction is outside the Five/Nine/Fourteen Eyes alliances

PrivadoVPN is registered outside the Five/Nine/Fourteen Eyes surveillance alliances. Mullvad is registered in a Five/Nine/Fourteen Eyes member country. That gives privacy-conscious buyers a second concrete reason to consider this side, even though it is a separate issue from the free plan.

The privacy claim has independent audit backing

Mullvad's no-logs claim has an independent audit behind it. PrivadoVPN does not currently have a completed independent no-logs or security audit. If outside verification is part of your minimum bar, that difference is more important than whether a continuing free plan matters to you.

Open clients and a Linux GUI add practical transparency

Mullvad's client apps are open source across the supported platform set. Not all of PrivadoVPN's client apps are open source. Mullvad has a confirmed official Linux app with a graphical interface. PrivadoVPN does not have a confirmed official Linux app with a graphical interface. That combination is especially useful if Linux is part of your daily setup and you care about what the client itself is doing.